Why pilgrims come
A sacred place worth the journey.
The national pilgrimage to Jesús Nazareno de Atalaya gathers devotees around a revered image of Christ and a romería whose modern growth dates to the early twentieth century.
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The pilgrim’s guide
What makes this visit meaningful
Travel to Atalaya for a Christ-centered pilgrimage distinct from Panama’s Portobelo devotion. The basilica presents its own history and annual romería through official parish resources.
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Jesús Nazareno
Pray before the image of Christ at the center of the Atalaya devotion.
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Annual romería
Join the story of pilgrims who have converged on Atalaya for generations.
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Minor basilica
Visit the sanctuary raised to basilica rank by St. Paul VI in 1964.